Cook bacon in a large skillet. Crumble and set aside.
Pour of a little of the fat, leaving enough to cook the beans in. Cook the beans for about 5 minutes, tossing occassionally. We want them heated through, but not limp. Add in the bacon, a little salt if you need it, and 1 couple tbsp of crushed red pepper. Goes great with fish.

BendtheBar

04-25-2012 03:23 PM

Not a side dish per se, but I have a game I play called "hide the spinach".

Take a handful or two of spinach, dice it down to around half inch to quarter inch cubes, and wilt in a pan with a little olive oil.

The spinach will render down into virtually nothing, and can be tossed into everything from spaghetti sauce to meat loaf. It hides well, and is tasteless. You get some veggies, the kids don't notice it, and everyone wins.

BendtheBar

04-28-2012 06:10 PM

BTB's Tomato Sauce

Finely dice 12-20 baby carrots and 2 medium onions. Cook in a pan with olive oil and a small amount of Italian seasoning for for 20 to 30 minutes on medium heat. Allow onion to slightly caramelize. (Just a small amount of caramelization. Don't overdo it.)

Add two 15 ounce cans of tomato paste, and about a 1/2 cup water. Also add: